Gods of Teudania

Krisvarla: Warrior-Queen of the Heavens, First Among Gods, Chieftain of Chieftains, Mother of Warriors, All-Mother

Domain: Sun, Oaths, Blood, Battle, Conflict, Marriage

Krisvarla is the Warrior-Queen of the Gods, the finest Warrior (save the Dame Słečnia) and most valorous of fighters. She values the spoken word as proof of intent and abhors deception and lies. Her stewardship of the Sun dictates that at dawn, mid-day, and sunset, she is at her most powerful. Any day where the sun turns a dark carmine is a day blessed by her. These days occur once a month and are heralded with showers of sunstones. Such events usually happen between the 8th and 10th day of the penultimate week and are celebrated with brawling and retrained combat. Her holy spirit is the Amphiptere, which often appears during climactic events, be they births, deaths, weddings, or battles.

Krożyn: Grandfather, Green Man, Reaper Man, Autumnlord, Him In The Wilds

Domains: Nature, Harvest, Community, The Wilds, Oral Storytelling, Beasts

Krożyn is the elder-god, the original God of the untamed and unknown, and a significant softening of his disposition and intent. He is widely praised and regarded as a benevolent God, providing bountiful harvests and safe coexistence with the wilds of the world. He is no warrior, but a formidable force in the world regardless, and often times present on headstones as a reaper-esque figure. His holidays are first and last of Verdent Sun, when harvests are planted and reaped. He also holds all places unsettled as sacred and in need of respect. His divine spirits are the Leshy, massive tree-beings capable of extreme terror, yet sent to sleep with the change in Krożyn's demeanor. Now, his agents are the Holy Order of Reapermen, a Paladin order of Knights that actively assist communities with organization, training, and survival.

Baba Jalo: Crone Goddess, Mistress of Magic, Ferrywoman, Grandmother

Domains: Magic, Dreams, The Night, The Dead, Women, Trans Rights

Baba Jalo is an oft-feared Goddess of Witches and the darkness of the night. While she is the patron of all mages, she particularly favors the women of the world, giving them mystical means by which to control and manipulate the world. She is said to sail the night sky on the lip of a great cauldron, using her ladle to scoop away the souls of the departed. Those whose souls are heavy sink to the bottom and boil, while those who are lighter float amid the bubbles and are comforted. She has no holy days, but many rites, most relating to the treatment of the dead. Her sacred spirit is that of a Glimmerbat, massive nocturnal and magical bat-like creatures. She is a direct patron and ally to all transsexual and transgender individuals, regardless of in what form, and aids them to realize their true self.

Hosbûsč: Brother Badweather, Coins, Tradewinds

Domains: Travel, Mercantilism, Trade, Thievery, Luck, Wind, Plains, Trickery

Hosbûsč is the sly trickster god and usual consort of Berzanika. He is renowned for his antics and persistent presence in the misfortunes of others, but has an equal hand in what good comes to others as well. His love of thieves and merchants is well known, with both usually recieving more than their fare share of her vexing attentions. His benevolence often comes in the form of small breaks and good luck, while his displeasure is setbacks beyond understanding and poor luck. He has no sacred spirits, but does have a fondness for foxes and other clever creatures. Any crime punished without the culprit caught in the act is against his mandate, and as such invites bad luck, including wild beasts which have successfully raided a storehouse. He is often cursed for poor weather, and legends tell that when he is caught being unfaithful to her tempestuous bride, the storms of their conflict reave the seas, while their passionate lovemaking brings torrential storms inland.

Berznka: Wrecker Bride, Sister Stormcloud, Chainbreaker, She Untamed

Domains: Storms, Rain, Fertility, Freedom, Rebellion, Independence, Sea

Berznka is a Goddess prayed to in periods of conflict and turmoil especially, and placated during times of peace and calm. She is considered to be the most chaotic and emotional of the Gods, and is swift to bring her Boon to any who so desire it; the chance to fight for your own freedom. Any who are imprisoned are able to beseech her for freedom, whereupon she will grant them the ability to free themselves. This often takes the form of convenience or lucky breaks, but sometimes can be more overt, such as with a storm knocking over a jail. Her tender side is shown to new parents, however, and she is alongside Mikorod considered a patron to children. She has three holy days, one on the first rain of the Blooming Moon, a second at the first gale of Verdant Sun, and finally at the first snow of Waning Star. These events are usually considered blessed and good, though if the water of the clouds should seem salty, it is a sign of her anger. Such rain or snow is usually collected and kept as holy water for her rites. The Sea Serpent is her messenger spirit, and while it is not often seen, it is present even in-land, slithering across the earth.

Mikorod: Forge Father, Jolly Papa Mik, Firelord, First Master, Chef before Chefs

Domains: Fire, Deep Earth, Smithing, Toymaking, Food, Alcohol, Hearth, Hospitality, Cats

Mikorod is widely regarded as the most kind of the gods, not just due to his patronage of children but also due to his preference to empower his champions to shrug away harm and bring good tidings. His great Firecat, Žasa, lies asleep deep beneath the earth at his side, whose intense fires fuel his forge. The ringing of his godly hammer upon creation stirs Mikanos, mountains that release rivers of molten earth and smoke. When Žasa is pleased, or given rubs, her rumbling is said to cause earthquakes. Mikorod is a patron to smiths and craft, but his most preferred act of creation is cooking, brewing, or toymaking. His most notable servant, Saint Nicolaus, is the finest toymaker to have yet lived. Such is Mikorod's abiding love of creation. That said, weapons and armor, as well as advanced machinery and alchemy, all fall within his domain. The gears of war turn upon his consent, and as such, his Godsworn are oft called upon to see to peripheral matters to the repercussions of conflict.

Dame Słečnia: Sir Galliant, The Ideal Maiden, the Ever-Princess, Champion of the Gods

Domains: Honor, Hygiene, Cervustrianism, Duty, Selflessness, Justice, Elks, Duels

Dame Słečnia is a Goddess best known for her radiance and beauty, but respected for her honor and Prestige. She is the Goddess of the puissant and imperious, demanding perfection from those whom have been born to privilege and power. She is a patron to the noble of intent and action, those whose presence inspires just as it fights against wrong. Her strict code of conduct has been widely adopted across cultures as a series of re-interpreted laws or honor-codes, though of her faithful she demands excellence. It is well understood by her faithful that she has never lost a battle between the gods nor giants, as the finest and most excellent of Knights, yet she does not aspire to power. Her duty and honor are her sole focus, and in this she is most excellent. Compassion, mercy, and meekness in the hall, with zeal, fury, and Bravery upon the field, are her core tenants. She is considered as well a beneficiary to Elks, granting them elegance and grace as befits her most beloved animals, as well as allowing them to bear arms in season or when required, as is right. The duels of antler-locked Elk are taken as the progenitor of duels amongst folk, with a customary locking of the flat of blades being the proper way to start a duel. Finally, she is a Goddess of healing, though through the application of good preventative practices and proper care. While healers will receive her blessing and will be directed to cure sickness and infirmity, her greatest gift is the knowledge of the prevention of illness. Her place as Goddess of Knights places her first amongst peers, and she is rightly invoked by those seeking justice, rather than blind adherence to law.